San Diego - Tim Lincecum pitched a four-hitter for his first career shutout.

Braves 3-0, Mets 2-5

New York - Jonathon Niese pitched eight poised innings in his second major league start, David Wright hit the first of three Mets homers, and New York beat Atlanta for a doubleheader split. Jose Reyes and Carlos Beltran also connected to help the NL East leaders avoid a costly sweep. New York is 21â2 games ahead of second-place Philadelphia - three up in the loss column - with 15 to play.